"Armed forces of the Netherlands The Armed forces of the Netherlands consist of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The service branches consist of: In addition, within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, there are small local conscript forces on the islands of Aruba (Arumil) and Curaçao (Antmil). These operate under the auspices of the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marines. The military ranks of the Dutch armed forces have similarities with British and U.S. military ranks. The highest-ranking officer in the Dutch military is the Chief of Defence (Netherlands), who is a four-star officer (NATO OF-9). The Dutch armed forces exist"
"By 7 AM the American flag was flying over the Ciudadela. The efforts of the U.S. Marines in this battle and subsequent occupation of Mexico City are memorialized by the opening lines of the Marines' Hymn, ""From the Halls of Montezuma..."". Among the lower-ranking officers present, many became generals in the upcoming American Civil War, including Daniel H. Hill, Ulysess Grant, George Pickett, James Longstreet, Thomas Jonathan ""Stonewall"" Jackson, and Robert E. Lee. Marine tradition maintains that the red stripe is worn on the trousers of the Blue Dress uniform, commonly known as the blood stripe, because a large number"
"fourth line from ""On the land as on the sea"" to ""In the air, on land, and sea"" to reflect the addition of aviation to the Corps' arsenal. Western Illinois University uses the hymn prior to all football games. They are the only nonmilitary academy allowed to use the hymn. The university has had permission to use the official nickname, mascot, and hymn of the Corps since 1927. <poem> From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to"
"subordinate agencies, from holding domestic copyrights, and in this way, the song falls into the public domain. However, several composers do hold copyrights on different arrangements of the song. These copyrights cover only the specific arrangements and not the song as a whole. In 1929 the commandant of the Marine Corps authorized the three verses of the Marines' Hymn as the official version, but changed the fifth through eighth lines: This older version can be heard in the 1950 film ""Halls of Montezuma"". On 21 November 1942, Commandant Thomas Holcomb approved a change in the words of the first verse's"
"the hymn. The unknown author transposed the phrases in the motto on the Colors so that the first two lines of the Hymn would read: ""From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli"", favoring euphony over chronology. The music is from the ""Gendarmes' Duet"" (the ""bold gendarmes"") from the revision in 1867 of the Jacques Offenbach opera ""Geneviève de Brabant"", which debuted in Paris in 1859. Correspondence between Colonel Albert S. McLemore and Walter F. Smith (the second leader of the United States Marine Band) traces the tune: The name of the opera and a part of the"
"1847, the Niños Héroes (""Hero Children"") died defending the castle while it was taken by United States forces during the Battle of Chapultepec of the Mexican–American War. They are honored with a large mural on the ceiling above the main entrance to the castle. The United States Marine Corps honors the Battle of Chapultepec and the subsequent occupation of Mexico City through the first line of the ""Marines' Hymn,"" From the Halls of Montezuma. Marine Corps tradition maintains that the red stripe worn on the trousers of officers and noncommissioned officers, and commonly known as the blood stripe commemorates the"
"the Battle of Derne in 1805. After Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon and his Marines hoisted the American flag over the Old World for the first time, the phrase was added to the flag of the United States Marine Corps. ""The Halls of Montezuma"" refers to the Battle of Chapultepec on 12/13 September 1847 during the Mexican–American War, where a force of Marines stormed Chapultepec Castle. While the lyrics are said to date from the 19th century, no pre-20th century text is known. The author of the lyrics is likewise unknown. Legend has it that a Marine on duty in Mexico penned"
"Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines. </poem> Marines' Hymn The ""Marines' Hymn"" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala. It is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces. The ""Marines' Hymn"" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect. However, the third verse is also used as a toast during formal events, such as the birthday ball and other ceremonies. Some lyrics were popular phrases before the song was written. The"
"A decade later, in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848), the Marines made their famed assault on Chapultepec Palace in Mexico City, which would be later celebrated as the ""Halls of Montezuma"" in the Marines' hymn. In the 1850s, the Marines would see further service in Panama and Asia, attached to Matthew Perry's East India Squadron on its historic trip to the Far East. The Marine Corps played a small role in the Civil War (1861–1865); their most prominent task was blockade duty. As more and more states seceded from the Union, about a third of the Corps' officers left the United"
"Marines' Hymn The ""Marines' Hymn"" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala. It is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces. The ""Marines' Hymn"" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect. However, the third verse is also used as a toast during formal events, such as the birthday ball and other ceremonies. Some lyrics were popular phrases before the song was written. The line ""To the shores of Tripoli"" refers to the First Barbary War, and specifically"
"Charles Grymes McCawley Charles Grymes McCawley (January 29, 1827 – October 13, 1891) was the eighth Commandant of the Marine Corps and served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. Born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, McCawley was appointed a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps on March 3, 1847 by President James K. Polk. He took part in the Battle of Chapultepec and the capture of Mexico City during the Mexican–American War. (It is this battle which is commemorated in the Marine Hymn's words, ""From the Halls of Montezuma ..."")"
"The U.S. Air Force (song) ""The U.S. Air Force"" is the official song of the United States Air Force. Originally, the song was titled ""Army Air Corps"". Robert MacArthur Crawford wrote the initial first verse and the basic melody line in May of 1939. During World War II, the service was renamed ""Army Air Forces"" due to the change of the main American army's air arm naming in mid-1941, and the song title changed to agree. In 1947, when the Air Force became a separate service, the song was retitled, ""The U.S. Air Force"". In 1937, Assistant Chief of the"
"United States Army The United States Army (USA) is the land warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1] and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001]. As the oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. military in order of precedence, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which was formed (14 June 1775) to fight the"
"of the Army's Standard Integrated Command Post System. United States Army The United States Army (USA) is the land warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1] and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001]. As the oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. military in order of precedence, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which"
"as of 1918 are as follows: The phrase in the first line is Shakespearean, from ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"", Act II, Scene 1: ""Over hill, over dale / Thorough bush, thorough briar / Over park, over pale / Thorough flood, thorough fire"". U.S. Field Artillery March The ""U.S. Field Artillery March"" is a patriotic military march of the United States Army written in 1917 by John Philip Sousa, based on an earlier work by Edmund L. Gruber. The refrain is the ""Caissons Go Rolling Along"". This song inspired the official song of the U.S. Army which is called ""The Army"
"Will be back when the war is over."" Marines also served in the Mexican–American War during Henderson's tenure as Commandant. The sword presented to him at the war's end was inscribed, ""From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli"", giving the opening words to the Marines' hymn. Archibald Henderson died suddenly on 6 January 1859. He was buried in the Congressional Cemetery. According to Marine lore, the Colonel Commandant had attempted to will his home — actually government-provided quarters in which he had lived for 38 years — to his heirs, having forgotten that they were government owned."
"reminder to provide good order and discipline. The Marines' Hymn dates back to 1919 and is the oldest official song in the U.S. Armed Forces. It embraces some of the most important battles of the Corps at that time, including Chapultepec and Derna. Subtle changes and unofficial verses have been added as the history of the Corps grew. The official Marine Corps emblem is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, sometimes abbreviated ""EGA"". Adopted in its present form in 1868 by Commandant Jacob Zeilin, it derives partially from ornaments worn by the Continental Marines and the British Royal Marines, and is"
"Hail, Columbia ""Hail, Columbia"" is an American patriotic song that is the ceremonial entrance march of the Vice President of the United States. It was previously considered, with several other songs, one of the unofficial national anthems of the United States until 1931, when ""The Star-Spangled Banner"" was named as the official national anthem. Columbia is the poetic name for the national personification of the United States, which originated during the 18th century. The music was composed by Philip Phile in 1789 for the first inauguration of George Washington and titled ""The President's March."" It became the song ""Hail, Columbia"""
"The Corps (song) The Corps is a poetic hymn associated with the United States Military Academy. It is second in importance to only the Academy's ""Alma Mater"". The words were written by West Point Chaplain, Bishop H.S. Shipman, around 1902. The accompanying music was composed in 1910 specially for the ceremonial closing of the Old Cadet Chapel and opening of the new Cadet Chapel. ""The Corps"" was first sung on the steps of the Cadet Chapel on 12 June 1910, and became part of the graduation ceremony starting in 1911. Today, ""The Corps"" is typically sung by the Cadet Glee"
"Armor Branch The Armor Branch of the United States Army is an active combat arms branch. It was created provisionally in 1940 as Armored Force under Chief of the Armored Force, Brigadier General Adna R. Chaffee, Jr. and took control of all tank units in infantry and cavalry units. Even though the armor branch traces its lineage back to the original cavalry units, its first beginnings date from the First World War. The Tank Service of the National Army was formed on 5 March 1918. and disbanded after the war in 1920. The Armored Force was formed on 10 July"
"U.S. Field Artillery March The ""U.S. Field Artillery March"" is a patriotic military march of the United States Army written in 1917 by John Philip Sousa, based on an earlier work by Edmund L. Gruber. The refrain is the ""Caissons Go Rolling Along"". This song inspired the official song of the U.S. Army which is called ""The Army Goes Rolling Along"". Sousa served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a member of the U.S. Navy during World War I. He was asked by Army Lieutenant George Friedlander, of the 306th Field Artillery, to compose a march for his"
"know where we're going, we've set our course The sky's no limit in the Air Force! And when the blue from the skies meets the gleam in our eyes And a touch of Old Glory's hue, We fervently declare we're proud to wear The U.S. Air Force Blue."" </poem> The U.S. Air Force (song) ""The U.S. Air Force"" is the official song of the United States Air Force. Originally, the song was titled ""Army Air Corps"". Robert MacArthur Crawford wrote the initial first verse and the basic melody line in May of 1939. During World War II, the service was"
"slow march during military ceremonies, often while the band counter-marches. The song is not to be confused with ""Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"", nor with ""Stand Columbia"", the alma mater of Columbia University. Hail, Columbia ""Hail, Columbia"" is an American patriotic song that is the ceremonial entrance march of the Vice President of the United States. It was previously considered, with several other songs, one of the unofficial national anthems of the United States until 1931, when ""The Star-Spangled Banner"" was named as the official national anthem. Columbia is the poetic name for the national personification of the United"
"idiom. The Concert Band performs regularly for the general public in the greater Washington, D.C., area and on biannual community relations tours throughout the United States. It has been a featured ensemble at gatherings of professional musical organizations, including the American Bandmasters Association, National Band Association, World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference and The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. 'The Singing Sergeants' is the official chorus of the United States Air Force. It was formed in 1945 from members of The United States Air Force Concert Band, but is now"
"The Army Goes Rolling Along ""The Army Goes Rolling Along"" is the official song of the United States Army and is typically called ""The Army Song"". It is adapted from an earlier work titled the ""U.S. Field Artillery March"". The original version of this song was titled ""As the caissons go rolling along."" The lyrics are different from those in the present official version. The United States Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard had adopted official songs, and the Army was eager to find one of its own. They conducted a contest in 1948 to find an official"
"light duty, thus allowing able soldiers to be sent to the front lines. The Invalid Corps The Invalid Corps is a popular song dating from the time of the American Civil War, circa 1863. The first stanza tells the story of a Union conscript attempting to join the military, only to be rejected because of his poor health. The rest of the song humorously depicts the rejected conscript's experience in the Invalid Corps. The words and music were composed by Frank Wilder. The Invalid Corps was a branch of the military during the Civil War, created within the Union Army"
"Muerte"" (""Bridegroom of Death"") is the unofficial hymn and regimental slow march of the Spanish Legion, composed in 1921 with words by Juan Costa set to music by Fidel Prado. Composed in 1920, ""La Cancion del Legionario"" (""The Legionnare's Song"") is the official quick march and anthem of the Legion. It was composed by Modesto Romero and Infantry Commandant Emilio Guillén Pedemonti. It is played by the military bands and bugle bands of the Legion at the regulation 190 beats that it exclusively uses. Before it became the legion's official march, ""Le Madelon"" and ""Tercios Heroicos"" (""Heroic Tercios"") by Francisco"
"off-base, except in transit to and from their place of duty and in the event of an emergency. As in any military organization, the official and unofficial traditions of the Marine Corps serve to reinforce camaraderie and set the service apart from others. The Corps' embrace of its rich culture and history is cited as a reason for its high ""esprit de corps"". The ""Marines' Hymn"" dates back to the 19th century and is the oldest official song in the United States armed forces. The Marine motto ""Semper Fidelis"" means ""Always Faithful"" in Latin, often appearing as ""Semper Fi""; also"
"to us... In his last years he saw through a glass darkly. Now he sees his Savior face to face. And we look for that fine day when we will see him again, all weariness gone, clear of mind, strong and sure and smiling again, and the sorrow of this parting gone forever."" The Armed Forces Chorus (LTC John Clanton, Conductor) then sang ""The Battle Hymn of the Republic"" and Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick, Catholic Archbishop of Washington, delivered a Bible reading from the Gospel of Matthew. The celebrant, former Missouri Senator the Reverend John Danforth, delivered the homily and"
"U.S. chemical corps. Dragon soldiers of the battlefield we proudly serve the land we are fighting for. We rule the battle through the elements, proudly wearing our gold and blue. Dragon soldiers who will lead the way and serve America with honor true. This is the official song for the U.S. Army Chemical Corps Regiment. The Chemical Corps Regimental Association operates the ""Chemical Corps Hall of Fame"". The list includes soldiers from many different eras of the Chemical Corps history, including Amos Fries, Earl J. Atkisson, and William L. Sibert. The organization conducts annual inductions, and the honor is considered"
"U.S. Army Air Corps, as the Air Force was not a separate branch of the Armed Forces until September 18, 1947. In a November 2010 Q&A column, then-Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada clarified that Ross is a member of the U.S. Air Force, and that inconsistencies in his uniform can be explained via the artistic license with which artists attempt to present a more dramatic-looking uniform, and that Ross may be a part of a special unit of the U.S. Air Force, or the Marvel Universe's version of it, which has its own unique dress code. The Army continuity is also"
"into three branches: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. The FAMU Gospel Choir was established in 1957. FAMU is home to both Army ROTC and Naval ROTC units, permitting students to pursue careers as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, upon graduation. For those FAMU students desiring to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force, a cross-campus arrangement permits their taking Air Force ROTC training with the AFROTC detachment at nearby Florida State University (FSU). Likewise, Florida State students desiring to become Navy and Marine Corps officers may also enroll with FAMU's NROTC unit under"
"the United States Marine Band performed ""Holy, Holy, Holy"" by Reginald Heber, ""Our Fallen Heroes"", and ""The Vanished Army"" after clearing the Capitol Plaza and joining military units for the 35-minute march on Constitution Avenue to the White House. The United States Navy Band selected ""Symphony No. 3 ""The Funeral March"""" by Ludwig Van Beethoven, ""The Funeral March"" by Robert Browne Hall, and the hymn ""Onward, Christian Soldiers"" by Arthur Sullivan. The United States Air Force Band chose to perform ""Piano Sonata No. 2 ""The Funeral March"","" by Frédéric Chopin, the hymn ""Vigor in Arduis"" (also known as ""Hymn to"